Transformer explosion causes tree fire and downed wires, Erie County NY


A transformer exploded in East Amherst, causing live electrical wires to fall and a nearby tree to catch fire. Fire units responded to the scene to investigate and manage the situation near Hopkins Road.
Audio|Source: Amherst Fire Control
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Transcript:
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These cameras can investigate a transformer blue and now wires down hanging in a tree on fire.
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He had 1469 hopped on the road between Cimaran and the Eagle's Trace.
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East Amherst investigated a transformer that blew, you have wires down, hole hanging, and a tree on fire.
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It's 1469 Hopkins Road between Simmeran and Eagle Strait.
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0820 em was fired.
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Just 9-2, go ahead.
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Can you release my Knox for a test, please?
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You stand our side water's fine.
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Possible. Positively.
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Key receipt here, thank you.
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Clear at 0821, thank you.
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You stand with side 1 against your sputtering.
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East Amherst Night 2 is spotted.
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He had a couple calls.
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The one caller said the wires were also hanging over his house at 1469.
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Location mentioned:
Eagles Trce, Amherst, NY 14221
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